Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 80-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Tupper Lake

Former Oval Wood Dish Factory To Be Transformed From Vacant Factory Into Mixed-Use, Modern Complex

Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award Will Improve Village's Waterfront Uptown District

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on the former Oval Wood Dish Factory, a $46 million, 80-unit mixed-use affordable development in the village of Tupper Lake, Franklin County. The project will transform a long-vacant, former industrial factory into modern apartments and commercial space. Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has created or preserved more than 2,500 affordable homes in the North Country. The Oval Wood Dish Factory continues this effort and is part of Governor Hochul's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, which is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.

"Oval Wood Dish Factory is a great example of how state, local and private partnership can work together to transform an underutilized industrial site into a vibrant neighborhood asset," Governor Hochul said. "This development will breathe new life into a vacant factory while also filling the need for affordable housing in Tupper Lake.

Apartments at Oval Wood Dish Factory will be affordable to households earning up to 90 percent of the Area Median Income. The building will have fully accessible and adaptable apartments. There are four units to accommodate residents with mobility disabilities and two units to accommodate residents with sensory disabilities.

Read the full press release here.